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NE LB399
NE LB399Change provisions relating to certain proposed electric generation facilities and privately developed renewable energy generation facilities
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Introduced
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
In Committee
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
Crossed Over
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
Passed
04/11/2024
04/11/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
Introduced Session
108th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Nebraska Power Review Board; to amend section 70-1014, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 70-1014.02 and 84-1411, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2022, and section 70-1001.01, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2023; to redefine terms; to provide a public meeting and report requirement for board approval of certain proposed electric generation facilities; to change and provide certification requirements for issuance of an acknowledgment of exemption by the board of a proposed privately developed renewable energy generation facility; to provide an exception to a virtual conferencing requirement under the Open Meetings Act; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill amends several sections of Nebraska law to change provisions relating to certain proposed electric generation facilities and privately developed renewable energy generation facilities. Key provisions include:
- Redefining terms like "private electric supplier" and "privately developed renewable energy generation facility" to clarify the scope and requirements for these types of facilities.
- Requiring public meetings and reports for board approval of proposed electric generation facilities over 10 megawatts, with some exceptions.
- Changing and providing new certification requirements for privately developed renewable energy generation facilities to receive an acknowledgment of exemption from certain review processes.
- Providing an exception to virtual conferencing requirements under the Open Meetings Act for these types of meetings.
The bill aims to update the regulations and processes around the development and approval of both traditional electric generation facilities and privately owned renewable energy projects in Nebraska.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
DeKay explanation of vote (on 04/18/2024)
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